The next Willow Planting Season is Late November 2023 – April 2024. Orders made now, will be at this season’s prices and given priority dispatch in the New Willow Season. NB: Due to reduced office coverage over the closed season, Order Confirmation may be delayed.
We stock 13 varieties in 4 different lengths.
Planting Season : November – April
No Digging Required
If you know exactly what you want, please scroll down to“Varieties”
Cuttings’, ‘Whips’, ‘Setts’ and ‘Slips’ are all common terms used for Unrooted Hardwood Cuttings.
Planting hardwood cuttings is by far the best and easiest method of establishing willow plants. They will establish and grow better than rooted plants, because there are no roots that need to recover from being disturbed. Even a 1ft cutting will often grow 6ft or more in the first growing season when planted in weed free soil.
No digging is required. Simply make a 9″-12″ hole in the ground with a metal bar, insert the willow cutting and then firm back with your heel. As simple as that!
1ft cuttings establish and grow well in weed free conditions and may grow 6ft or more long in the 1st growing season. 2ft cuttings also benefit from weed free conditions. 3ft cuttings prefer weed free conditions but will tolerate some weed competition. 4ft cuttings likewise prefer weed free conditions but are more tolerant of weeds. They are planted 12 to 16 inches deep below most other weed roots and the new shoots get enough light above the weed leaves.
As a general rule, shorter cuttings establish and grow well in weed free conditions, whereas longer cuttings have more stored energy and therefore will establish and grow better in unfavourable conditions.
The most important factor for successful establishment and fast growth of your willow cuttings is good weed control. Whatever size cutting you plant, a plant that is free from weed competition will establish better and grow faster than one in weedy conditions. Grass should also be considered a weed!
The simplest way to control weeds is by planting the willow through a mulch mat. Once the willow plants are established they can aid weed control by shading the plants beneath their canopy
'Off-the Shelf' Willow Cutting KITS
If you prefer an ‘All-in-One’ solution,
we stock a Range of Pre-Prepared Willow Cuttings KITS…
Please scroll down to choose your Varieties and Cutting Lengths
VIMINALIS Osier “SUPER WILLOW”
Very vigorous, producing long straight rods up to 3m+ (1O’+) a year. Traditionally used to make sturdy, practical baskets for fishing and agricultural use. Two year old material is often used for hurdle uprights, furniture, etc. Other uses include living structures, windbreaks, soil stabilisation, waste filtration, fuel production, and artist charcoal. Long leaves and catkins.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
DASYCLADOS “SUPER WILLOW”
Very vigorous hybrid willow. Slightly shorter but thicker than viminalis. Suitable for windbreaks, soil stabilisation, waste filtration, and fuel production. Broad leaves.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
CHINESE “SUPER WILLOW”
Very vigorous producing long rods up to 3m+ (10’+). Shiny green stems turning orangey shades towards the tips. Suitable for living structures, soil stabilisation, waste filtration, fuel production, ornamental use. Attractive long, narrow leaves and abundant catkins
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
TRIANDRA Almond-leafed Willow
Traditional basket willow still grown commercially today in Somerset levels. Brown bark. Useful for dried willow crafts and living willow structures and ornamental use. Glossy serrated leaves plus catkins. Does not like extreme environments.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
DAPHNOIDES Violet WillowSalix daphnoides
Intense violet purple stems, pearly white catkins in the spring and glossy deep green serrated leaves make this a very popular all round variety for landscaping and craft work. Also makes distinctive garden hedges. When coppiced annually will produce rods/whips 6 to 8ft in length.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
CALLIANTHASalix x calliantha
An attractive variety that produces rods/whips that are about 4 to 7mm diameter at the base and from 4 to 7ft long. They are pale mossy green turning to an earthy ochre colour towards the tips. Buds are a distinctive red colour. A popular variety with basket makers.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
PHEASANT BROWNSalix triandra x viminalis
As the name suggests the colouration of the stems is very similar to that of the feathers on a pheasant. Rods/whips are often 5 to 8ft long. A few are fairly thick at the base, sometimes up to about 12mm and occasionally with some side branching. A useful variety for garden hedges.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
SARDASalix triandra x viminalis
Rods/whips are a smooth milk chocolate brown in colour and grow from 6 to 10ft long. Lower stem thickness can be up to about 8mm or more. A useful variety for large basket work.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
PURPUREA Salix purpurea ‘Eugenii’
Traditional basket variety producing medium fine rods up to 2m long. Mainly green in colour. Attractive blue/green glaucus leaves. Will make an attractive garden hedge.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
HARRISONS SEEDLING
Originally grown by the Harrison family, well known Willow growers in Berkshire at the end of the 19th century. A productive and colourful variety making it a popular choice for Crafts and Ornamental use.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
DARK DICKS
Very fine basket variety. Rods 1-2m long. As the name suggests – dark purple in colour.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
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New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
VITELLINA
Rich yellow coloured stems make this a popular variety for landscape work. Can be grown as a shrub or a tree. Suitable for a garden hedge.
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
FLANDERS RED
Hybrid of alba and fragilis. A highly sought after basket variety producing long straight rods that dry to a rich orangey brown. Rods up to 2m+
1 ft Cuttings
2 ft Cuttings
3 ft Cuttings
4 ft Cuttings
Please Note: Online orders are accepted for GB mainland only : for offshore UK + other areas, please contact us (below) for a quote.
New Season: Orders placed now will be given priority dispatch in the New Willow Planting Season (starting late Nov)
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